“Africa has a major role to play in the global efforts to reverse climate change, protecting its vast natural forest and safeguarding its rich ocean resources is centre to the continent’s contribution in averting the catastrophic effects of climate change”.- Njeri Kabeberi- Executive Direcor- Green Peace Africa
“While diplomacy is never easy, we can work together to leave our children a planet that is safer, more prosperous, more secure, and more free than the one that was left for us,” the White House said in a statement on the Montreal Protocol deal on HFCs sealed in Rwanda. In addition, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said the deal was “a monumental step forward” as he left the talks in the Rwandan capital of Kigali.
“There is an urgent need to fight climate change, halt ecosystem destruction, and reduce pollution. By protecting our planet, we protect ourselves and we can bring every last person out of poverty. We all have a stake in a healthy planet.” - Erik Solheim, UNEP - Executive Director
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